SAVING MORE LIVES TRACK SPONSORED BY ASPCA CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS #animalcareexpo �� 37 One nation under cat: America’s feline history Wednesday, May 10, 9:00 a.m.–-10:30 a.m. After decades of trailing behind the dog, the cat has gained pride of place as America’s most popular household companion. What role has the cat played in American culture, and how has the status of the cat shifted over the course of time? How does the cat figure in humane thought and in humane work? What is the state of the bond between humans and felines? Presenter: Bernard Unti, Senior Policy Advisor, Special Assistant to the President and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States Challenging the canine identity crisis Wednesday, May 10, 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Can removing breed labels on your shelter dogs increase their adoptions? It’s possible, according to researchers who recently did DNA testing on more than 900 shelter dogs and discovered that the animals had far more complex breed identities than ever imagined. This session will explore how we can incorporate this newfound knowledge in a way that shakes up public perception of pit-bull type dogs, but still preserves the public’s affection for dogs that seem to be purebred. Presenters: Liz Finch, Director of National Programs, Best Friends Animal Society; Lisa Gunter, PhD Student, Arizona State University, Canine Science Collaboratory From fee to free to fee Wednesday, May 10, 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Learn how reduced or waived fee adoption promotions can be a vital means to a lifesaving end. This workshop will cover the evolution of adoption promotions at the Cleveland Animal Protective League, showcasing how open adoption policies and reduced fees played a major role in decreasing the number of cats looking for homes. It will also explore the financial impact and changing strategy for marketing cats in the face of decreasing cat and kitten intake in many parts of the country. Presenter: Sharon Harvey, President and CEO, Cleveland Animal Protective League Through their eyes: Enrichment in the temporary shelter Thursday, May 11, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Sheltering animals during a large-scale disaster can be challenging. Ensuring safety, structure and enrichment in the shelter creates a calmer, less stressful environment and makes an animal’s stay a more positive experience. This workshop will provide creative and affordable enrichment ideas that are easy to implement in any temporary care situation. Using these techniques, you can identify the unique needs of individual animals based on observed behavior, prevent common behavior issues and increase volunteer/staff retention. Presenters: Gina Lantella, CPDT-KA, Shelter Operations Manager, Animal Cruelty, Rescue and Response Team, The Humane Society of the United States; Sára Varsa, Senior Director, Animal Cruelty, Rescue and Response Team, The Humane Society of the United States Rehoming and relinquishment: What we know and why it matters Thursday, May 11, 2:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Why are dogs and cats rehomed? What are the drivers behind relinquishment? We have asked these very questions over the past few years—and what we learned may surprise you and, much more importantly, may help you to assure more pets stay with their people. In this workshop, we will share the findings of our studies and programs and determine ways in which you can use this information to improve outcomes in your shelter and community. Presenter: Dr. Emily Weiss, Vice President of Research and Development, ASPCA Are you living your mission? Friday, May 12, 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Learn how to evaluate the mission, vision and values of your organization against the evolving landscape of animal welfare best practices. In this session, we will explore how external and internal factors can affect the way your rescue serves your community and how to adapt your existing mission to boost adoptions, increase revenue and expand your reach to help more animals. Come prepared with the mission, vision and values of your organization in hand for an interactive and engaging session. Presenters: Emily Rohady, Fur Keeps Manager, Carver Scott Humane Society; Mandi Wyman, Executive Director, Carver Scott Humane Society Getting off the hamster wheel: Breaking down barriers between municipal and nonprofit rescues to save more lives Friday, May 12, 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Do you live and work in a community with little or no collaboration between the municipal shelter and the nonprofit rescue community? Are you not seeing significant progress in the number of lives saved in your community? Learn how the two largest animal welfare organizations in Palm Beach County—one a nonprofit, the other a municipal shelter—broke down barriers to build a true partnership and to save more lives. Presenters: Rich Anderson, Executive Director and CEO, Peggy Adams Rescue League; Dianne Sauve, Director, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control LOOK FOR ROOM ASSIGNMENTS ON THE POCKET GUIDE FOUND IN YOUR NAME BADGE HOLDER - All workshops with a have been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits, with the exception of the daylong workshop which has been approved for 6 hours, in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call HSVMA at (530) 759-8106 or email info@hsvma.org for further information. - All Expo courses have been approved for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit. - The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) is awarding CEU credits for all Animal Care Expo 2017 workshop sessions. For more detailed information, please visit animalsheltering.org/certification.
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